June surgery dates

[Iniysa 157]

Just had my last appointment before insurance approval! It's submitted' date=' my bloodwork was excellent according to the nurse and they're going to try to expedite surgery once I get insurance approval (hopefully I can still sneak in for June). I'm starting the pre- surgery diet tomorrow which is high Protein, low carb (20g or less per day). I've said goodbye to my fave foods gradually, losing 25lbs in the process, but I realised I was running out of time to make/eat my favourites and had Swedish pancakes, Indian buffet, Phad Thai and jasmine rice, and a napoleon, grapes, ice cream, etc in the past few days. As I start the diet tomorrow, I was feeling sad thinking "there's so many things I wanted to eat still! It can't be over! I mentioned it to my Mom, and she said that people who are dying often have the same reaction- "there's so many things I wanted to do still...I'm not ready!". I guess there is a similarity there- the old me is dying and a thinner healthier me will be taking my place. I'm terrified and excited at the same time- my first surgery ever.[/quote']

Good luck!!!

[losingit2013 48]

Two more days to surgery! I start a clear liquid diet today and ship the kids off to relatives for a few days.

[Iniysa 157]

My hospital does not allow us to bring heating pads. We can have the GasX but I can't find the ones you stick under your tongue, just chewable. I can't believe my surgery is Monday. My stomach is in knots.

[SheWins1 207]

Ok guys' date=' I DID IT!!! I have to be honest though yesterday was not fun. Everyone is different and I was hoping to be one the lucky ones and whiz right through but not the case. It took 6 different tries to get my IV in, and coupled with my anxiety, wasn't good. The incision pain I can deal with, but this gas pain is all over my abdomen, shoulders and back. It really does help to walk although it is very painful gritting in and out of bed. I vomited many times yesterday and that hurt so bad. So if you can do anything, try not to, I just couldn't do it. BUT..... Today is much better, I already had to drink the leak dye and I keep telling the nurse I was going to throw it up, but I didn't, I actually kept it down. My heating pad I brought has helped me immensely with my shoulder and back pain so if you have one pack it.! so I'll try and post later and tell you how today goes.[/quote']

Thank you for updating us & giving tips. Glad u r ok, take it easy!

[ladybug71 19]

Scares me. I am going for surgery Tuesday bright and early and i have a lot of anxiety

[California_Chick95969 59]

Well im outta hospital..surgeon released me yesturday..n I come back in a week for a check up...now im not gonna lie im in pain..but mostly have a migrane I cant get rid of..its ok if I lay down n go to sleep.but when I wake up its still their..gave me liquid meds to take but just way to hard to get anything down..im sipping on Soup n Water all day long...but still have tht gas bubble tht anytime I sip on anything it gets cought..an kinda scary...havent been able to take any pain meds since ive left hospital ..hoping will get better n easier next couple of days..id be fine if this migrane would just go away n stay away

[bashmom 36]

Ok 2 more days , i am packing my hospital bag, ID, rope, slippers, panties, toothbrush, hair clip sneakers, iPhone charger uhh what else ??? is almost here :-)

[bashmom 36]

Hospital called to be there 8:00 am Monday 10th

[bashmom 36]

Two more days to surgery! I start a clear liquid diet today and ship the kids off to relatives for a few days.

Monday for me too

[barrerad 0]

_{June 17th....I'm so excited!!!}

[California_Chick95969 59]

Good luck everyone!!

[Purrplelover 48]

My hospital does not allow us to bring heating pads. We can have the GasX but I can't find the ones you stick under your tongue, just chewable. I can't believe my surgery is Monday. My stomach is in knots.

I know I am freaking out! It is almost here. I am so excited, anxious, nervous and scared all at the same time. I think this is the first surgery I am actually having some anxiety about. I cannot wait to be on the other side of this surgery though!!

[SheWins1 207]

I know I am freaking out! It is almost here. I am so excited' date=' anxious, nervous and scared all at the same time. I think this is the first surgery I am actually having some anxiety about. I cannot wait to be on the other side of this surgery though!![/quote']

My biggest fear is the first couple days afterward & I have a 6 year old son and hubby. Like you, can't wait to be on the other side!

[sprinkles13 24]

Two more days till my surgery. And I'm so nervous, scared anxious and excited. It's so surreal But reading some recent threads of people who just had their sleeve done makes me feel a lot better and more at ease. I'm deep cleaning my house and my bag is packed.

It's taking me two years to get here, and it was not easy let me tell you. But I can almost see the finish line and it feels victorious !!!! And I'm great full to have God's Blessings and ALL of you for support Wish me luck!!!!

I'm not trying to find myself and going to re-invent myself !!!!

Good Luck to ALL

[Iniysa 157]

Ok 2 more days ' date=' i am packing my hospital bag, ID, rope, slippers, panties, toothbrush, hair clip sneakers, iPhone charger uhh what else ??? is almost here :-)[/quote']

Loose clothes to wear home. A small firm pillow to hold against your stomach getting in and out of bed and to put between your stomach and the seatbelt. If your hospital allows it: dissolvable Gas X and a heating pad.